Dr. Isabelle A. Chapello

Dr. Isabelle A. Chapello, D.O., FAAO a long time resident of Erie, MI passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 in Toledo at the age of 92.

She was born on March 30, 1921 in Chicago, IL to John and Eustachia Chapello. She received her BA, Rockford College, Rockford, IL, MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL. Isabelle was a Doctor of Osteopathy in Private General Practice in Luna Pier, MI for over 52 years.

She also served 38 years on the staff of Parkview Osteopathic Hospital; 18 years, Monroe County First Chief Deputy Medical Examiner; 20 years on Monroe County Community Mental Health Board; 15 years as a Monroe County Nursing Home Evaluator. Isabelle was also active in many community services, including; Monroe County Migrant Clinics, Polio Vaccine Clinic, Red Cross Blood Bank, Monroe County and Michigan State Mental Health Boards, Michigan Emergency Services Health Council.

She was a member of the American Osteopathic Association; Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Past President S.E. Michigan Osteopathic Association, Osteopathic General Practitioners of Michigan, Past Member Board of Governors, American Academy of Osteopathy, Past Member Board of Trustees of the Cranial Academy, National Osteopathic Women Physicians Association. Her Distinctions were many to include; the A.T. Still Medallion of Honor by the American Academy of Osteopathy in 1999, Alumni of Distinction Awards for Outstanding Achievement from both Rockford College (1993) and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005).

In addition to her parents, Isabelle was preceded in death by sisters; Irene Urban, Cecelia Baron, brother; Sigmund Chapello and niece; Paulette Baron. Left to cherish her memory are loving nieces and nephews; Deanna Boling, Cynthia, McCabe, Candace Hoyt, Donald Baron and Craig Chapello.

Memorial visitation will begin in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, 5300 N. Summit St (419-726-1583) on Monday, December 30, 2013 from 2-6 p.m. Memorial funeral services will follow that same evening at 6 p.m. with Fr. James Auth officiating. Interment will be private.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to a charity of the donor?s choice.

Condolences to the family may be left at www.jasinfuneralhome.com.

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